Hubble Telescope Discovers Over 1,000 Asteroids in Historical Data

In a surprising find, citizen scientists and the Hubble Space Telescope have identified over a thousand new asteroids in archival images, showcasing the enduring value of the telescope's three-decade-long mission.

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